Jumping The Line
Tobago and d'Lime Lyrics
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Shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora,
Shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora,
Work your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora,
Shake it all the time
My girlfriend name is Senora
I tell you friends, I adore her
And when she dances, oh brother!
She′s a hurricane in all kind of weather
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora,
Shake your body line,
Shake, shake, shake, Senora,
Shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora,
Work your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora,
Shake your body line
You can talk about Cha-Cha
Tango, Waltz, or the Rumba
Senora's dance has no title
You jump in the saddle
Hold on to de bridle
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora,
Shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora,
Shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora,
Work your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora,
Shake your body line
Senora, she′s a sensation
The reason for aviation
And fellas, you have to watch it
When she roll up, she bottom,
She go like a rocket
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora
Shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora
Shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora
Work your body line
Shake, shake, shake Senora
Senora dances Calypso
Left to right is the tempo
And when she gets the sensation
She goes up in the air, and comes down in slow motion
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
Jumping the line, shake your body and
Jumping the line
The lyrics of Tobago and d'Lime's "Jumping The Line" are a call to dance, specifically to shake and work one's body line in rhythm to Senora's dance moves. This song celebrates the energy and enthusiasm of Senora's moves, which are described as a hurricane that can weather any storm. The singer of the song praises Senora's ability to jump the line, to dance outside conventional boundaries and to put her own spin on traditional dance styles like Cha-Cha, Tango, and Rumba. Senora's dance style is so impressive and magnetic that the song warns men to be careful not to get too caught up in her movements, which can take them up like a rocket.
The lyrics of the song are infused with a sense of joy and pleasure in movement, as well as a celebration of individuality and creativity in dance. Senora's dance is not bound by tradition or rules, and it is enabling others to let go of their inhibitions and join in the celebration. "Jumping The Line" invites us to let go of our fears and embrace the moment, to dance like no one is watching.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake, shake, shake, Senora
The singer is urging Senora to shake her body in time with the music.
Shake your body line
Continuation of the singer's encouragement for Senora to dance energetically.
Shake it all the time
Another exhortation for Senora to keep on shaking her body throughout the song.
Work, work, work, Senora
The singer asks Senora to put in effort into her dancing.
Work your body line
Continuing the theme of Senora's physical activity as a means to dance well.
My girlfriend name is Senora
The singer's girlfriend is called Senora.
I tell you friends, I adore her
The singer professes his love for Senora to his associates.
And when she dances, oh brother!
The singer is moved emotionally by how Senora moves her body rhythmically when she dances.
She's a hurricane in all kind of weather
The singer describes how Senora's dancing makes him feel -- like it can destroy obstacles in its path.
Jumping the line, shake your body and
A call to action for Senora to do a dance move and keep shaking her body.
You can talk about Cha-Cha
The singer acknowledges the existence of other dance styles like the Cha-Cha.
Tango, Waltz, or the Rumba
Examples of other dance styles that are not Senora's Calypso.
Senora's dance has no title
The singer asserts that Senora's dancing is so unique and exceptional it can't be described in one term.
You jump in the saddle
The singer encourages the listener to join in the dance and experience the joy for themselves.
Hold on to de bridle
Continuation of the above metaphor -- a warning to hold on tight while dancing.
Senora she's a sensation
The singer extols the virtues of Senora's dancing abilities.
The reason for aviation
The singer references aviation to describe the feeling of weightlessness Senora can inspire when she dances.
And fellas, you have to watch it
A warning to the other men in the room to be careful around Senora while she dances.
When she roll up, she bottom,
The singer describes how Senora's body moves subtly but tantalizingly while she dances.
She go like a rocket
A metaphorical description of how quickly and powerfully Senora moves while dancing.
Senora dances Calypso
The singer identifies the specific dance style Senora is performing.
Left to right is the tempo
A description of the rhythm and movement of the Calypso dance style.
And when she gets the sensation
The singer describes how Senora can get lost in the music and movement and enter a trance-like state.
She goes up in the air, and comes down in slow motion
A poetic way of describing how Senora can move gracefully and fluidly while dancing.
Writer(s): Stephen Samuel, Ralph De Leon, Raymond Bell, Gabriel Oller
Contributed by Mason V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.